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Based on the McCarthy witchhunts of the 1950's, tells the story of the destruction of the career of a director. In order to revive his stalled career, he is asked to testify against friends who are suspected of being Communists.

Warner Bros. presents an Arnon Milchan production ; an Irwin Winkler film ; produced by Arnon Milchan ; written and directed by Irwin Winkler.

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Based on the McCarthy witchhunts of the 1950's, tells the story of the destruction of the career of a director. In order to revive his stalled career, he is asked to testify against friends who are suspected of being Communists.